International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences

J. Londono ¹, P. S. Baker ², D. S. Pannu ¹

Affiliations
1 Oral Rehabilitation Department, College of Dental Medicine Georgia Regents University Augusta, Georgia, US
2 Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, College of Dental Medicine Georgia Regents University Augusta, Georgia, US

Abstract

This report describes the continued treatment of a geriatric patient with a mandibular lateral discontinuity defect and existing mandibular implantretained removable complete prosthesis opposing a maxillary complete denture. The purpose is to present a method of addressing patient concerns about existing esthetics and function using provisional restorations that permit gradual alterations to confirm operator and patient approval prior to fabrication of definitive prostheses. This technique allows the dentist to better accommodate the loss of dexterity, decreased adaptability, and other problems often complicating design of dental prostheses for aging patients.

Keywords

Resection, Surgery, Radiation, Cancer, Geriatrics, Prosthodontics.

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E. A. Nahlah ¹, P. S. Baker ¹, D. S. Pannu ², J. Londono ²

Affiliations
1 College of Dental Medicine, Georgia Health Sciences University 1120 15th Street Augusta, Georgia 30912-1260, US
2 Oral Rehabilitation Department, College of Dental Medicine, Georgia Health Sciences University 1120 15th Street Augusta, Georgia 30912-1260, US

Abstract

This article describes a simplified impression technique for replacement of acrylic resin denture base material and teeth for an implant retained fixed complete denture utilizing the existing metal framework. This method permits precise alignment of the impression and framework to implants and residual ridges, and simultaneously provides a cast and record for articulation of replacement teeth at the appropriate vertical dimension of occlusion.

Keywords

Impression, Modification, Resorption, Prosthesis.

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